All Together Separate was a Christian rock band from Riverside, California,… Read Full Bio ↴All Together Separate was a Christian rock band from Riverside, California, USA. They are frequently compared to Earth, Wind and Fire. The group was formed at California Baptist University in the late 1990s, and first began playing for student conferences and retreats, becoming the house band at Pine Summit Camp and Conference Center in Big Bear, CA.

The band released their first independent album "Release" through Fishers Artist Agency in 1998 before signing to Ardent Records. In 1999 Ardent released a self-titled record as All Together Separate's first wide-released album, which was subsequently nominated for a Dove Award for Best Rock Album in 2000. In 2001, Ardent released a live album recorded at their home church, Harvest Christian Fellowship.

In 2002, their last album, "Unusual", was released before the band broke up.

Guitarist Andrew Shirley became a touring member of Switchfoot in 2003, and a full member of the band subsequently.

On & On
All Together Separate Lyrics

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Backstreets on a Sunday night
Running from the fear into the wall
Crazy thoughts had passed his mind
But the seed had yet to bloom
Now he's scared to face the thorns of his actions
And it goes on and on
First glance then a second look
Not too long

The third eye chose to stare
And it said
To go ahead, take a bite, promises
And it goes on and on

I don't remember innocence
It's been so long
So far down this winding road
I can't remember my way home
It's all a cross to you
What have I done?
Such tainted decisions
But now I'm past the point of no return
Never to go back

Now the seed is sown, the tree is grown,
It's all a cross to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to All Together Separate's song On & On tell the story of a person who is plagued by fear, crazy thoughts, and tainted decisions. They are running from this fear, but eventually come face to face with the consequences of their actions. The first verse describes someone who is in a dark and unfamiliar place, running from the fears and thoughts they carry with them. The second verse begins to reveal the path that led them there, and the weight of their actions becomes clear. The third verse depicts the realization that there is no going back, and that the choices made have resulted in a tree that has grown too large to uproot. Overall, the song serves as a warning about the dangers of ignoring one's conscience and making choices that lead to regret.

Line by Line Meaning

Backstreets on a Sunday night
Walking through abandoned alleys on a quiet Sabbath evening.

Running from the fear into the wall
Fleeing from one's anxieties only to encounter an insurmountable obstacle.

Crazy thoughts had passed his mind
Unusual ideas and imaginations crossed his thoughts.

But the seed had yet to bloom
Although an idea had been planted, it had yet to develop into something tangible.

Now he's scared to face the thorns of his actions
He fears the repercussions of his choices and the difficulties that lie ahead.

And it goes on and on
The cycle of life continues, regardless of one's actions.

First glance then a second look
Scrutinizing something initially and then examining it more closely.

Not too long
Without much delay.

The third eye chose to stare
The intuition or inner voice compelled the individual to observe further.

And it said
The intuition or inner voice spoke.

To go ahead, take a bite, promises
To proceed and experience the temptation with the promise of reward.

And it goes on and on
The cycle of life continues, regardless of one's actions.

I don't remember innocence
The experience of being pure and unspoilt is no longer clear.

It's been so long
It has been a very long time since the experience of innocence.

So far down this winding road
Having traveled a long way down a path filled with twists and turns.

I can't remember my way home
Feeling lost and uncertain of how to return to a place of familiarity.

It's all a cross to you
It is all too much to bear or deal with.

What have I done?
Regretting or questioning one's actions.

Such tainted decisions
Having made poor or corrupted choices.

But now I'm past the point of no return
Having reached a juncture where it is impossible to turn back.

Never to go back
Having made a decision to never look back or revisit the past.

Now the seed is sown, the tree is grown,
Having taken action, the consequences have developed into something substantial.

It's all a cross to you
It is all too much to bear or deal with.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREW SHIVES, GORDON VAUGHN, SHAD HILLS, SHANE HILLS, TREVOR KUSTIAK

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